Bottle shop ram raids in the north

Police are investigating two ram raids in the northern suburbs early this morning, Victoria Police say.

The first incident took place at a bottle shop on Watsonia Road in Watsonia just after 1.30am.

It is believed a vehicle was used to smash into the business with a quantity of cash and liquor stolen before the offenders fled.

The second incident took place at a bottle shop on Plenty Road in Bundoora about 1.45am

It is believed a vehicle was again used to smash into the store but they were unable to get inside and fled in the car.

The description of the vehicle is a dark-coloured twin cab Toyota Hilux or similar with at least two occupants.

Both businesses were closed at the time and no one was injured.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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